Today Nina Jensen, CEO of X Four-10/REV signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with UN Environment Program. The purpose of the MoU is to
provide a framework for further cooperation and collaboration between
the two parties.

- The UN Environment Programme is a strong voice within the UN system
and serves as a leading authority for the global environment efforts.
Today, we are proud to announce that we have signed a MoU to solidify
our partnership. We share many of the same goals, and a strategic
partnership will enhance our ability to make a difference when it comes
to ocean-related issues. We wish to create an international platform for
leading ocean knowledge, innovation and research communities, both on
land and at sea. Therefore, we are excited to have UN as a partner, says
CEO of X Four-10/REV, Nina Jensen.

X Four-10/REV is currently building the world’s largest and most
advanced research expedition vessel, which will be launched in 2020. The
company also aims to build the World Ocean Headquarter at Fornebu,
bringing together researchers, voluntary organizations, businesses and
various marine environments. These two initiatives will facilitate
scientific groups and other stakeholders working together innovatively
to find solutions to save the oceans.

- Our strategic partnership involve cooperating in creating platforms
for multi-stakeholder engagement on ocean-related topics, raising
awareness and implementing the Sustainable Development Goal agenda with
a focus on ocean-related issues. We see this to be in line with the
government’s increased focus on Norway affirming its role as a leading
sustainable maritime nation, says Nina Jensen.

- We need a platform where science can translate into practical
knowledge and form the basis for policy commitments. The cooperation
between UN Environment and X Four-10 is a unique effort in strengthening
global cooperation on sustainable ocean. We have strong hopes of
achieving big things together, says Lisa Emelia Svensson, UN Environment
Ocean Ambassador.